Jennifer 'Jenna' Nevins, LMHC

Jennifer 'Jenna' Nevins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, and challenges such as ADHD and compassion fatigue. Jenna emphasizes a warm, down-to-earth approach so people feel heard from the first session.

Jenna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside person-centered techniques to help people notice thoughts and try small, manageable changes. She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma or strong emotions are involved. Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, with practical tools you can use between visits.

Her style centers on building trust and curiosity before moving into skills work. Jenna encourages clients to understand where their symptoms come from and to practice new ways of coping that fit their life. She balances insight with action so people can feel both understood and better able to manage day-to-day stress.

With five years of clinical experience, Jenna has worked with a wide variety of concerns including adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, chronic illness and disability, caregiver stress, body image, and dissociation. She aims to help people reconnect with choice, agency, and self-worth while respecting each person’s pace.

People can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where showing up is noticed and valued. Jenna meets clients where they are and supports practical steps toward clearer thinking and steadier emotion.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on short-term changes that can be practiced between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current responses; it helps people understand why certain triggers feel so intense and supports safer ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and acceptance so people feel understood before trying new skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jenna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That might mean starting with person-centered listening, then adding CBT or EMDR tools if trauma processing or skill building feels useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexible ways to touch base between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while keeping the focus on practical progress.